Best Federal Courthouse Podcasts (2024)

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Deep Dive 292 - Utah v. Su: Are DOL (and SEC) regulations that encourage ESG investing lawful? 1:01:48

3h ago1:01:48

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The panelists will discuss Biden Administration policies and regulations at the DOL and SEC addressing investing based on environmental, social, and governance (or “ESG”) factors; whether they are consistent with statutory law; and whether the agencies followed appropriate administrative processes in promulgating these ever-evolving policies. Moder…

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Iancu & Jones Debate Section 101 and Find Common Ground 1:06:17

3h ago1:06:17

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Clause 8 favorites - former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu and HTIA’s David Jones - return for the first ever Clause 8 debate! They debate Section 101, find common ground, and discuss possible paths forward for improving the state of patent eligibility in America. Selected Topics * Impact of Federal Circuit’s State Street decision: "golden age of busi…

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Erich Spangenberg on How to Succeed in Patent Monetization 42:45

14d ago42:45

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His critics have called him “one of the most notorious patent trolls in America.” Many others have tried and failed to emulate his success. However, it’s hard to deny that Erich Spangenberg is in many ways a singular visionary in the world of patents. If there are celebrities in the patent world, it’s Erich Spangenberg. Thanks for reading Voice of …

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Historic Ingraham Building in Downtown Miami 21:49

1M ago21:49

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This podcast episode features the history of the Ingraham Building at 25 SE Second Avenue in downtown Miami. This building is named for Miami pioneer James Ingraham and was constructed from 1926 – 27, near and during the end of the building boom of the 1920s. James Ingraham played an important role for Henry Flagler as a vice president of the Flori…

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Moneyball for Pharma Patents with Chief IP Counsel Steve Caltrider 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

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Why does an $850 billion pharma company obtain only 50 patents per year? Steve Caltrider, Chief IP Counsel at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, brings over 35 years of experience building valuable pharma patent portfolios and championing patent policies that promote innovation. Before Dana Farber, Steve rose to the role of General Patent Counsel at Eli…

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Explainer 69 - Discussing the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act 58:35

1M ago58:35

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In this episode of the Fourth Branch Explainer podcast, Prof. Eugene Volokh, from UCLA Law School, and Prof. David Bernstein, from the Antonin Scalia Law School, discuss the features, implications, and possibilities of the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act.By The Federalist Society

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Explainer 68 - Discussing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 24:46

2M ago24:46

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The Regulatory Transparency Project’s Fourth Branch Podcast presents Explainer Episode 68. In this Fourth Branch Explainer podcast, Rachel N. Morrison from the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) discusses the implications of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations recently released. Listen in as Morrison discusses the pros and cons …

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IP Fray's Legendary Publisher on What Will Happen with EU's SEP Regulation & AI’s Impact on Patent Law 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

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Florian Mueller shares his remarkable journey from leading a major fight against pro-software patent legislation in Europe to becoming one of the most influential voices in the IP world. For over a decade, his FOSS Patents blog became the go-to destination for anyone who wanted to follow developments related to standard-essential patents (SEPs). Af…

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Deep Dive 291 - Assessing the Federal Data Privacy Landscape: A discussion of the American’s Privacy Rights Act 58:31

2M ago58:31

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Congress has been working on comprehensive federal data privacy legislation for decades without reaching agreement. But the finish line may be closer today than before. With the recent introduction of the American’s Privacy Rights Act (APRA), the chairs of the Senate and House Commerce Committees announced a bipartisan compromise, hoping to end the…

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Explainer 67 - Veterans' Benefits Reforms How Healthcare Influences Foreign Policy 45:32

2M ago45:32

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The Regulatory Transparency Project’s Fourth Branch Podcast presents Explainer Episode 67. In this Fourth Branch Explainer podcast, health policy experts Michael Cannon and Christina Sandefur discuss the regulatory landscape of veterans’ benefits, and how veterans’ healthcare impacts American foreign policy. The experts discuss Mi…

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Deep Dive 290 - A Discussion on the Biden Administration’s New Title IX Regulations 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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The Regulatory Transparency Project presents a panel of legal experts, including Bob Eitel, Christian Corrigan, Will Trachman, and Kim Richey. Watch as these experts discuss the Biden Administration’s newly released Title IX Regulations and their implications for educational institutions, school districts, students, faculty, and parents. Join us fo…

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Explainer 66 - Strategic Petroleum Reserve 23:55

3M ago23:55

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, or SPR, held approximately 358 million barrels, its lowest level in forty years. Is that a problem? What is the SPR and how is it supposed to operate? How much petroleum is it supposed to hold? Listen in on the Regulatory Transparen…

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Explainer 65 - Reviewing Michael Cannon's Book "Recovery" 43:36

3M ago43:36

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In this RTP explainer episode 65, we are joined by Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, and Christina Sandefur, Executive Vice President of the Goldwater Institute to discuss Michael Cannon’s new book, Recovery. Listen in as these experts consider the role of government agencies like the FDA in health spaces acro…

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Deep Dive 289 - Grading the Biden DOL and NLRB’s Use of Regulatory Authorities 1:04:23

3M ago1:04:23

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The Regulatory Transparency Project (RTP) is pleased to host a stellar panel of top labor and employment law experts for a lively discussion in which our panelists will grade the Biden Administration’s administrative, regulatory, and enforcement activity under the Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). How have the…

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IBM's Chief Patent Counsel for Americas Mark Vallone on Changing Patent Portfolio Strategy 54:49

4M ago54:49

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For almost 30 years - under the leadership of giants like Marshall Phelps, David Kappos, and Manny Schechter, IBM led in obtaining the most patents per year. However, in 2020, IBM made the decision to no longer pursue the goal of “numeric patent leadership.” It went from obtaining over 8500 patents in 2021 to, by some counts, less than 5000. Noneth…

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History Dade County Seats 33:45

4M ago33:45

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This podcast episode features the inception and the history of Dade County and its many different county seats. Originally slated to be named Pinckney County, the municipality was named for Major Francis Dade who lost his life in a battle with the Seminole Indians in December of 1835. The county was formed in January of 1836 and was named to honor …

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Courthouse Steps Oral Argument: Murthy v. Missouri 1:01:27

4M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Murthy v. Missouri, originally filed as Missouri v. Biden, concerns whether federal government officials had violated the First Amendment by "coercing" or "significantly encouraging" social media companies to remove or demote particular content from their platforms. Multiple individuals, advocacy groups, academics, and some states sued various offi…

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Chief Counsel John Lee on Bicameral, Bipartisan Efforts to Advance Section 101 & PTAB Legislation 1:18:12

5M ago1:18:12

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J. John Lee is the Chief Counsel for IP in the US House of Representatives and helms the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, which is chaired by Congressman Darrell Issa. In that role, he is one of only four staffers in Congress who focus on IP issues and help set the agenda for what happens with America’s IP syst…

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Explainer Episode 64 - Union Release Time: Who Should Pay? 36:31

5M ago36:31

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In this episode, Jon Riches and James Sherk discuss fundamental questions related to government labor unions and their impact on public policy. They explore the nuances between public and private unions, their influence on public policy, and the concept of release time – its definition, prevalence across federal, state, and local levels, fund…

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Europe's New Unified Patent Court: Exclusive Interview with Judge Michael Fleuchaus 55:47

5M ago55:47

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In this special two-part episode, we delve into the creation, implementation, and strategic importance of Europe's Unified Patent Court (UPC) with UPC Judge Michael Fleuchaus and Dr. Benjamin Grau. The first part of the show highlights Judge Fleuchaus' experience as a newly appointed technical qualified judge at the UPC. Judge Fleuchaus discusses t…

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Deep Dive 287 - Courthouse Steps Oral Argument: Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 1:28:31

5M ago1:28:31

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On February 20, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The case asks whether a plaintiff’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claim “first accrues” under 28 U.S.C. § 2401(a)—the six-year default federal statute of limitations—w…

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Explainer 63 - Super Elections Year 38:50

5M ago38:50

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The 2024 super election year has captured the world's attention, with the US elections playing a central role in shaping global politics. Join Kathryn Ciano Mauler and Katie Harbath as they delve into the complexities of worldwide political elections while discussing how to counteract and recognize how these elections will intersect with emerging t…

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Explainer 62 - FDA's Regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests 34:42

6M ago34:42

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For many years FDA has claimed the authority to regulate Laboratory Developed Tests, that is tests that are designed, produced, and used in a single lab – never being put up for sale. This authority, however, has been contested, and the FDA itself has traditionally practiced “discretionary enforcement,” wherein it has regulated LD…

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Explainer 61: FDA & Flavored E-cigarettes - Discussing Triton v. FDA 40:12

6M ago40:12

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The approach the FDA has taken to regulating e-cigarettes and vape products, particularly those that are flavored, has been the topic of conversation for some years. Experts debate the best methods for review, risks and benefits involved in such products, and the means by which the FDA reviews such applications. Jeff Stier joined us to discuss a re…

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Resetting the Narrative on IP Rights in America 1:08:27

7M ago1:08:27

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This year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce brought together a diverse group of stakeholders and thought leaders in support of a framework of IP Principles. These IP Principles are part of an initiative to help America overcome a sustained effort to demonize intellectual property rights over the last 15-20 years. Patrick Kilbride and Brad Watts, from t…

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Explainer Episode 60 - Bias Response Teams, American College Campuses, and Free Speech 30:59

8M ago30:59

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What are bias response teams (BRTs)? What role do they play on American college campuses? And how is freedom of speech under the First Amendment involved? In this Fourth Branch Explainer podcast, experts Jonathan Butcher and Jon Riches briefly explain the intellectual foundations of bias response teams, how these systems operate on American college…

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Deep Dive 286: Litigation Update: Bella Health and Wellness v. Weiser 55:02

8M ago55:02

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This is a podcast version of a live webinar held on December 13, 2023. The webinar was co-sponsored by the Regulatory Transparency Project & the Religious Liberties Practice Group. *** In Bella Health and Wellness v. Weiser, a Colorado faith-based healthcare provider is challenging a recent Colorado law banning a treatment commonly known as abo…

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Matteo Sabattini on Licensing Igniting Virtuous Cycle of Innovation 1:03:50

7M ago1:03:50

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Matteo Sabattini is well known in DC patent policy circles from his previous role as Director of IP Policy at Ericsson. He now joins Eli from Italy to discuss his new role as President and Chief Licensing Officer of Convida, what he learned from his time in DC, keys to building a successful licensing program, why recent attempts to regulate licensi…

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Ed Murgitroyd on Disrupting IP Legal Services & Lessons from his Dad 1:23:07

7M ago1:23:07

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Ed Murgitroyd joins Eli Mazour to tell the stories of building Murgitroyd into one of Europe’s biggest IP law firms and his disruptive new venture Hexos IP. Murgitroyd was founded by Ed’s father Ian Murgitroyd in Scotland in 1975. Ed eventually joined his father and became the CEO of Murgitroyd before it was acquired by a private equity firm, Sover…

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Federal Buildings in Downtown Miami 27:53

8M ago27:53

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This podcast episode features the buildings that served as the federal courthouse and post office in Miami from 1915 through the present day. The first courthouse was designed by Oscar Wenderoth in the early 1910s and opened at 100 NE First Avenue in downtown Miami. This building provided for all federal agencies including the courthouse, post offi…

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Ofinno: The Little SEP Engine That Could 1:01:22

8M ago1:01:22

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Ofinno’s founder Esmael Dinan and CEO Kavon Nasabzadeh join the Clause 8 podcast to tell Ofinno’s unique story of succeeding in the patent monetization space and talk about its plans for the future. After spending years as an inventor at a large operating company, Esmael came to the conclusion that most such companies aren’t good at obtaining valua…

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Kfir Luzzatto: Bring Amit Soussana Home 23:23

8M ago23:23

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Amit Soussana is an IP attorney at one of Israel’s leading IP firms, Luzzato and Luzzatto. She is also one of more than 240 people – including babies, children, women, the elderly, and the disabled - who were brutally taken hostage by terrorists from Gaza on October 7th. More than 40 days later, almost all of them are still being held hostage. Kfir…

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Time to Embrace Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) & AI Future 44:10

8M ago44:10

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Clause 8 is back for a new season! To start the season, Eli – for the first time on Clause 8 - shares his own thoughts at length about the hottest debates in the patent world. On this episode, Eli discusses: The horrific October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel and more than 240 Israelis still being held captured by the terrorists His “first IP interv…

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Tech Roundup 22 - Training Artificial Intelligence & Copyright Law 45:18

9M ago45:18

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Moderated by Brent Skorup, experts Timothy B. Lee, Professor Pamela Samuelson, and Kristian Stout discuss the emerging legal issues involving artificial intelligence, and its use of works protected under copyright law. Topics include how artificial intelligence uses intellectual property, whether allegations of violations of intellectual property a…

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Deep Dive Episode 285 - Loper Bright and the Next Steps for Chevron Deference at the Supreme Court 59:26

9M ago59:26

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This Term, the Supreme Court will hear Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo—a case concerning judicial deference to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Pursuant to Chevron v. NRDC and follow-on cases, courts defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Loper Bright offers the Court an opportunity to abandon Chevron deferen…

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Explainer 59 - Why (and How) Does OMB Classify Americans’ Race? A Brief History 48:30

10M ago48:30

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It may surprise some to know that the government has definitive racial classifications for Americans, and it can be still further intriguing to find that the agency tasked with collecting, recording, and managing this data is the Office of Management and Budget. In this podcast, Prof. David Bernstein, author of Classified: The Untold Story of Racia…

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Deep Dive 284 - Courthouse Steps Oral Argument: Illumina v. FTC 59:59

10M ago59:59

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In September, a panel of judges on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in Illumina v. Federal Trade Commission. Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered biotechnology company Illumina to unwind its $8 billion acquisition of Grail, a cancer-screening startup. This case began with a 2021 administrative complain…

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Deep Dive 282 – How Risky Are the Banks Now? What Regulatory Reforms Make Sense? 59:46

10M ago59:46

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Six months ago, we experienced bank runs and three of the four largest bank failures in U.S. history. Regulators declared there was "systemic risk" and provided bailouts for large, uninsured depositors. What is the current situation? While things seem calmer now, what are the continuing risks in the banking sector? Banks face huge mark-to-market lo…

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Litigation Update: Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo 1:01:18

10M ago1:01:18

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For the past thirty years, the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) has given the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), an arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the authority to place third-party observers on commercial fishing boats. Those observers have largely been federally funded except in certain limited instances where th…

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Deep Dive 281 - The EPA’s Proposed Power Plant Rule: Will it Survive in the Courts? 1:05:51

10M ago1:05:51

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In May, the EPA proposed a new rule to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants. This is a third attempt by the EPA to regulate these emissions. The Supreme Court struck down the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan in West Virginia v. EPA, which was the first time the Court formally acknowledged and explicitly relied…

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Deep Dive 280 - DEI in the Executive Branch 1:28:12

10M ago1:28:12

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On President Biden’s first day in office, he signed Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. He then signed Executive Order 14035: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce later that year on June 25, 2021. Taken together, these orders outli…

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Deep Dive 279 – Transatlantic Debate: Evaluating the EU-US Data Privacy Framework 1:02:30

11M ago1:02:30

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In October 2022, President Biden issued an executive order regarding the European Union - U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The Framework allows for data flows between the EU and the U.S., and it was established after the European Court of Justice struck down a prior agreement known as the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. The executive order addresses U.S. colle…

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Deep Dive 278 – Minor Matters in Cyberspace: Examining Internet Age-Verification Regulations 1:00:55

11M ago1:00:55

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As children's lives become increasingly digital, how can we protect their safety online while weighing potential trade-offs like privacy interests and free speech? Join us for a panel discussion examining the complex legal and ethical implications of enacting age verification requirements for access to social media and adult websites. The panel wil…

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Deep Dive 277 - Welcome & Plenary Session: Regulatory Review Reset? 1:25:57

11M ago1:25:57

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Eleventh Annual Executive Branch Review Conference — EBRXI Theme: Transparency, Accountability, and the Administrative State The White House recently released much-anticipated changes to federal regulatory practices, including a new Executive Order 14094 on “Modernize Regulatory Review,” draft revisions to Circular A-4 governing regulatory impact a…

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Deep Dive 276 - Race & School Discipline 1:06:45

11M ago1:06:45

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During President Obama’s second term, the U.S. Education Department began sharing studies indicating that black students were disciplined at higher rates than their white peers. These data were viewed as evidence of racial bias, and, in 2014, the Education and Justice Departments jointly published a resource package to help American schools “…promo…

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Deep Dive 275 – Examining the SEC's Approach Towards Crypto 1:02:23

12M ago1:02:23

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Join us for an in-depth exploration into the SEC's recent lawsuit against Coinbase – a case that will no doubt influence the legal landscape of crypto asset trading and securities laws well into the future. The SEC alleges that Coinbase has operated its trading platform as an unregistered exchange, broker, and clearing agency, and further contends …

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Tech Roundup 21 – The CHIPS Act, Immigration, and the Innovation Economy 38:29

12M ago38:29

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What does it take to attract the world's most brilliant minds? In this Tech Roundup episode, Caleb Watney and Adam Thierer explore the United States’ approach towards highly skilled immigration, its impact on innovation and economic growth, and how it might be improved going forward. They begin by looking backwards, highlighting contributions from …

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Exclusive Interview with Judge Pauline Newman’s Attorney Greg Dolin 1:10:58

12M ago1:10:58

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When Judge Pauline Newman helped create the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 1982 to have exclusive jurisdiction over patent cases, no one could’ve guessed the drama that would follow almost 40 years after she joined the court herself. In April, Gene Quinn broke the news on IPWatchdog about a complaint filed by the Chief Judge of th…

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Explainer 57 - Natural Gas Bans, Appliance Efficiency Standards, and Consumer Choice 29:35

1y ago29:35

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The debate over the electrification agenda and its implications for consumer choice and the environment remains contentious. As federal agencies like the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Department of Energy look to regulate natural gas home appliances, many consumers have questions: where does the federal government draw authority t…

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Deep Dive 274 - Virginia’s New Approach to Regulatory Modernization 59:21

1y ago59:21

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Regulatory modernization has been a topic of nationwide interest in recent months. With its recently revised Circular A-4, the federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has embraced an approach that could potentially lead to a massive expansion in the regulatory state. At the same time, the Commonwealth of Virginia has been pursuing a ve…

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